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Hypoglycemia Quiz

1. What is hypoglycemia?

Low blood sugar or glucose Low glucagon High blood sugar or glucose High glucagon

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2. What causes hypoglycemia?

Medications used to manage diabetes Hormone deficiencies Too much insulin use All of the above

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3. Which is not a symptom of hypoglycemia?

Nausea and dizziness Slow heartbeat Blurred or impaired vision Sweating and/or chills

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4. What should you not do during a low blood sugar emergency?

Eat or drink about 15 grams of fast-acting carbs Take glucose tablets or glucose gel Skip a meal If you have a prescription, administer emergency hypoglycemia rescue therapy via any delivery method of glucagon (e.g. injected or via nasal spray)

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5. If you have hypoglycemia, what information is important to share with your support circle?

How to monitor your blood sugar levels How to treat hypoglycemia How and when to administer emergency hypoglycemia rescue therapy All of the above

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